Victims

We each took a couple of minutes yesterday and came up with a victim character that we would base the events of the narrative around if it was our own choice. These character sketches could include anything relevant: social, emotional, physical, psychological, intellectual or something to do with the events they are involved in. The ensemble then discussed each character in regard to what implications this has for the following:

• the other characters (bystander, victim, parents, teachers, etc)
• the narrative
• demonising the bully
• victim blaming
• empowering the bystander to act

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Nick's Victim

This is a break down of the character that I discussed:

• male
• unpopular: why?
  • what makes him unpopular?
  • what makes people unpopular?
  • unpopular with who?
  • Doesn't engage in risk taking or self destructive behavior
  • Tall poppy syndrome
  • doesn't belong because he doesn't fit the criteria
    • too smart
    • doesn't play right sport
    • difficulty in making friends
    • style is wrong or too extreme
• Single parent family: doesn't receive much support from that single parent
• non-confrontational
• reserved
• lonely
• introvert: finds it difficult to reach out to people and make friends
• bullied: both cyber and normal
• kind
• considerate
• empathetic
• low self esteem
• Low self worth or value
• Search for who he is and where he belongs: is this a common theme for adolescents

Definitely need a picture or spider diagram.

Kacey's Victim

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